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YEARNED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Yearned.

Yearned - as a verb

Desire strongly or persistently

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hankerlong
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desirewant
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a desire for something or someone who is not present

Example: "She ached for a cigarette"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
achelanguishpineyen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hankerlongyearn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have affection for; feel tenderness for

Example Sentences

"She yearned for adventure and decided to join a backpacking trip."
"He yearned to be with his family during the holidays."
"The young artist yearned for recognition and entered several competitions."
"As they looked at each other, they yearned for their love to be rekindled."
"The dog yearned for its owner to return home from work."
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Word Game Points

Is YEARNED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yearned is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

YEARNED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is YEARNED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yearned is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
YEARNED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is YEARNED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yearned is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
YEARNED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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